The rumored political alliance between Madam Irene Naa Torshie Addo Lartey and Mr. Kennedy Agyapong is nothing short of a dangerous liaison, and a wrong partnership from the very start. Together, they risk complementing each other in arrogance, ingratitude, and endless showdowns of “Who is Who?” and “Do You Know Me?” exchanges (Saa yoo o, Onukpai be jen lo), a recipe for chaos in political office.

Naa Torshie, in her characteristic style, may attempt to play the role of a strict or no nonesense colonial-era headmistress, trying to impose ethics and discipline on a man widely perceived to lack the moral fitness for leadership. The result? A media spectacle, a “reality show” of political quarrels and drama, fodder for endless criticism. To be clear, this is not about painting Kennedy Agyapong as utterly unfit for the presidency; the public has already drawn that conclusion over the years.

Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament is well known: emotionally unstable, prone to outbursts, and often described as a bully unable to process frustration or anger. His frequent clashes with the media only reinforce the image of a man who lacks the discipline and emotional regulation required for the high-pressure role of Head of State. That reality is his greatest weakness.

Now to the facts: if Naa Torshie continues down this strategic dead-end, her political career is over, completely buried. She has no future in frontline politics under such an alliance. Even Kennedy’s own men admit the bitter truth: both figures are known for their confrontational styles, too hot-headed, and too self-serving to function as a winning team. At best, she will be used for her money and connections during the primaries, only to be rewarded later with a token campaign position.

That is why her supporters must quickly intervene to save her political image before this flawed partnership brands her as desperate and unprincipled. After all, before she crawled into Kennedy Agyapong’s camp lobbying for a running mate slot, she had already approached Dr. Bawumia with the same proposal only to be declined. If she continues, she risks being caricatured as a desperate politician chasing power at all costs, without principle, credibility, or strategy.

Ironically, Naa Torshie on her own has strong personality and carries more presidential aura than Kennedy Agyapong. Like many smart, courageous black women before her, she has the potential to make history, if she avoids this doomed partnership.

But here is the ultimate truth: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not just another contender. He is destined to win. He will rise above the noise, silence the doubters, and become the next President of the Republic of Ghana. No desperate alliance, no failed strategy, and no dying career can stand in his way.

Osɔfo Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey-NppUSA